Latino giftguide

Updated 11:51 am, Wednesday, December 5, 2012

This holiday season, be sure to give those you love something to help them celebrate la cultura year-round. We've gathered some of our favorite Latino- themed items for just about anyone on your shopping list. Here's a look at some cositas we love.

Bicultural clothing items

Cost: $16-20

Where: Dos Borreguitas, dosborreguitas.com

Info: When Cynthia Garza was unable to find children's clothing that depicted her bicultural roots while looking cool, she took matters into her own hands and began a clothing line. With fun bilingual designs, these shirts and baby onesies are bound to be a hit at the familia's Christmas get-together.

Info: Give your niece, nephew, grandchild or child this little piece of Mexican history. OK, so it's probably not the most accurate depiction of la revolución, but we think it's fun nonetheless.

Coasters with Brother Cletus' artwork

Cost: $26.95

Where: Tres Rebecas, 117 W. Mistletoe Ave. 210-391-3375

Info: Owner of Tres Rebecas Rebeca Barrera says buying this set of coasters is a more economical way to own one of Marianist brother Cletus Behlmann's artwork. The coasters, which come as a set of six, are only available at Tres Rebecas.

Knit sheep

Cost: $10.95-$36

Where: Tres Rebecas, 117 W. Mistletoe Ave.

Info: Said to bring good fortune in the New Year, these sheep — made of recycled sweaters — can hang anywhere from a Christmas tree to the doorknob. Give one to a friend with a wish of good fortuna.

Info: For the artist in the family, the McNay Art Museum has several fun Frida Kahlo items, including stickers, magnets and a magnetic dress-up doll. As one gift shop employee said, buy the Diego Rivera versions of these items and make them fight and it's sure to be a great time.

Info: These temporary tats can be great stocking stuffers. In homage to Mexican folk art, teach your youngster a thing or two about art. You can also stop by the museum's latest exhibition, Estampas de la Raza, which pays tribute to Chicano art and learn a thing or two yourself.

Handmade handbags

Cost: $48-$58

Where: Nativa, 5124 Broadway, 210-829-5555

Info: Straight from a village in central Mexico, these fair trade handbags depict Our Lady of Guadalupe and Frida Kahlo, but the store has many more culturally relevant designs to choose from.

Shawl / tablerunner

Cost: $98

Where: Nativa, 5124 Broadway, 210-829-5555

Info: If you want to go the traditional route, give your friend, mom or tía this shawl that also doubles as a table runner. Also a fair trade item, this is hand-embroidered by women in various Mexican villages.

Info: For the ornament exchange party at work or between friends, give these tin piñata, chile or esqueleto ornaments. If you want to go a little fancier, try the ceramic ornaments, which were handmade in Mexico.

Miniature Nativity

Cost: $18.99

Where: House of Mexico, 5317 McCullough Ave., 210-826-6969

Info: Who doesn't like a miniature version of the holy family? Some in our families even like to collect multiple Nativity sets, making these cute miniatures an excellent addition to the Nativity lover's collection.

Virgen de Guadalupe handmade décor

Cost: $250-$350

Where: Graciela's Creations, 5323 McCullough Ave., 210-829-8776

Info: For many, the image of La Virgen on anything is an ideal gift, which means these hand-embroidered decorations for the home might be this year's go-to choice.

Handmade fascinators

Cost: $35

Where: Graciela's Creations, 5323 McCullough Ave., 210-829-8776

Info: For the more eclectic women in your family, make them feel like Kate Middleton with these holiday “fascinators,” handmade by local seamstress Graciela Carrillo. The fascinators, which we at Conexión also call “diademas con fancy moños,” are sure to be a hit amongst the party animal tias and abuelas in your family.